Silent Night
Embracing Divine Serenity: Silent Night's Profound Message
Lyrics
Silent night, holy night!
Expression of a peaceful and sacred night.
All is calm, all is bright.
Emphasizes the tranquility and brightness of the night.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Describes the scene of the Virgin Mary and the Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Highlights the innocence and gentleness of the baby Jesus.
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Invokes a wish for peaceful slumber for the infant.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Repeats the desire for heavenly peace, reinforcing the theme.
Silent night, holy night!
Reiteration of the serene and holy nature of the night.
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Depicts the reaction of shepherds in awe of the miraculous sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Indicates celestial manifestations extending from afar.
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
References the joyous singing of angels with an "Alleluia."
Christ the Savior is born!
Announcement of the birth of Christ, the Savior.
Christ the Savior is born.
Repeats the proclamation of Christ's birth for emphasis.
Silent night, holy night!
Restates the peaceful and holy nature of the night.
All is calm, all is bright.
Reaffirms the calm and brightness of the surroundings.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Recaptures the image of the Virgin Mary and the Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Recalls the tender and mild nature of the holy infant.
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Reiterates the wish for the infant to sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Repeats the desire for tranquil and heavenly rest.
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